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A fur-clad giantess says, "I will now post everyone's formal declarations of candidacy on the official trees. Please take a moment to read them. Good luck to all."
A fur-clad giantess says, "I will now post everyone's formal declarations of candidacy on the official trees. Please take a moment to read them. Good luck to all."
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==Mysterious Mhoragian==
Is someone trying to meddle with the Mayoral election?

On Lumnea 13, 5118 (June 13, 2018) a mysterious Mhoragian rumormonger made her way into Town Center. She sits there now spreading gossip to anyone who cares to listen. Word has it you can ASK her about ELECTION, CANDIDATES, any of the actual candidates by name, and a few other things if you've been keeping up with the Dawn of Daukhera storyline. Is there a hint of truth to what this woman claims to know about everyone? And why a Mhoragian halfling in particular, and especially now at this crucial moment in Icemulian history? Time will most certainly tell...


==Candidates==
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[TownCrier]-You: "Looking like there could be trouble brewing in Icemule, there was a big boom, and everything shook, and everyone fell down!"
[TownCrier]-You: "Looking like there could be trouble brewing in Icemule, there was a big boom, and everything shook, and everyone fell down!"


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{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
| <strong>Joskin's Just Desserts Performance</strong>
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|''06/12/18 transcript recorded by Dirvy Britbane''

Joskin slowly empties his lungs.

Daukhera turns to face Joskin.

Joskin clears his throat.

Joskin recites:

"Just Desserts a tale in three parts!"

(Joskin waves to a nearby group of robed children, who file in behind him.)

Daukhera smirks at Joskin.

Joskin says, "Please welcome the Temple Burrow Choir."

Joskin applauds.

Joskin recites:

"Part I Breakfast!"

(Joskin directs the choir as they start singing.)

Joskin sings:

"Icemule! A lovely town! Icemule! Where the friendliness comes round!"

(Joskin gestures to come costumed halflings standing off to the side, who walk into the space. They begin greeting each other. Some start pantomiming goods for sale, executing imaginary transactions with others.)

Joskin recites:

"In Icemule, we had things good. We could visit friends. We could go to the store and buy things. We could meet at a restaurant and have a great meal. We could go to the bakery and get fresh tarts."

(Joskin points to other costumed halflings, where they act out an empath tending to an injured citizen.)

Joskin sings:

"Icemule! It was the place to be! Icemule! It was a wonder to see!"

(Joskin waves out a sharply-dressed Halfling wearing a Mayor sash.)

Joskin recites:

"We all had great respect for our Mayor, who worked very hard for us!"

(Joskin shakes hands with the mayor-actress, who mingles with the crowd.)

Joskin slowly empties his lungs.

(Joskin raises his hands into the air, calling dark clouds to hand over Town Center. Small bursts of lightning illuminate the Town Center and light thunder rumbles overhead.)

Joskin recites:

"Part II A devilish dinner!"

Joskin sings:

"We were warned
We were told
The beast would not be horned
Her promises were fool s gold!"

Daukhera squeakily says, "Ooh, I know the devil."

Daukhera squeakily says, "Great gal pal."

Joskin recites:

"And then bad things started happening in the town. The mayor felt it was her job to help!"

(Joskin draws a circle in the air, which materializes into an illusory portal. The mayor runs through it, then disappears!)
Daukhera squeakily says, "Ooh, this must be when I started to see my land that had been claimed by the Paradis."

(Joskin claps his hands and a blinding bolt of lightning hits Town Center with a loud crash of thunder. Standing where the mayor was is a sneering Halfling in tattered purple clothing.)

Daukhera squeakily exclaims, "Wonderful history lesson!"

Daukhera applauds.

Joskin sings:

"She is here
She wants to be our friend
But soon it is clear
That would mean our end!"

Daukhera squeakily says, "Friend. Not friend, Friend."

Daukhera corrects Joskin in earnest.

(Joskin cries as the newly-arrived Halfling begins to demand things of the townspeople around her. One is holding a book, which she orders handed over. She cannot hold it.)

Joskin recites:

"She claims this is her Queendom, this is her right."

(Joskin indicates the Halfling in purple summoning terrible beasts to attack the townspeople while she laughs in delight.)

Joskin recites:

"Some even begin to bow to her. Is it fear? Is it something else?"

Daukhera squeakily says, "It's Friendship."

(Joskin stands back as several townspeople prostrate themselves before her.)

Daukhera dances around the room to music only she can hear.

Daukhera wraps her rapture cloak around herself, causing a dark
haze to enshroud her.

Daukhera throws her rapture cloak open wide, spraying rays of
blackness as the dark haze enshrouding her disperses.

(Joskin stands back as several townspeople prostrate
themselves before her.)

Daukhera squeakily says, "I love worshippers! They're the
reason I even put on makeup."

(Joskin guides the choir again as a solemn-faced Sylvan begins
to strum a lute.)

Joskin sings:

"We don t need no education"

Daukhera squeakily says, "Just wait until we find my throne within Pinefar."

Joskin sings:

"We don t need no thought control"

Joskin sings:

"HEY! Daukhera! Leave our town alone!"

Joskin sings:

"All in all we re just another ice block in the wall"

Joskin recites:

"Part III The dessert"

Joskin recites:

"Here is the part I did not write, because I cannot"

Joskin recites:

"This is where the decision is yours, Daukhera!"

Joskin recites:

"We can still have a sweet ending"

Joskin removes a piece of tart lemon candy from in his fiery red backpack.

Joskin drops a piece of tart lemon candy.

Joskin removes a rich chocolate caramel from in his fiery red
backpack.

Joskin drops a rich chocolate caramel.

Joskin removes a spiraled dark and white chocolate from in his
fiery red backpack.

Joskin drops a spiraled dark and white chocolate.

Daukhera picks up a rich chocolate caramel.

Daukhera licks her chocolate caramel.

Joskin picked up a coin.

Joskin removes a creme-filled dark chocolate coin from in his
fiery red backpack.

Daukhera squeakily says, "Mmmm."

Joskin drops a creme-filled dark chocolate coin.

Joskin removes a peach dumpling from in his fiery red backpack.

Daukhera takes a bite of her chocolate caramel.

Joskin drops a peach dumpling.

Joskin removes a chocolate covered hazelnut from in his fiery
red backpack.

Joskin drops a chocolate covered hazelnut.

Daukhera gobbles down a big bite of her chocolate caramel.

Joskin removes a sweetened oatcake from in his fiery red
backpack.

Daukhera gobbles down her chocolate caramel in one enormous
bite.

Joskin drops a sweetened oatcake.

Joskin removes a flaky berry-filled pastry from in his fiery red
backpack.

Joskin drops a flaky berry-filled pastry.

Joskin picks up a chocolate covered hazelnut.

Joskin drops a chocolate covered hazelnut.

Joskin removes a flour-dusted sweet roll from in his fiery red
backpack.

Joskin drops a flour-dusted sweet roll.

Joskin removes a budding milk chocolate rose from in his fiery
red backpack.

Joskin drops a budding milk chocolate rose.

Joskin removes a delicate mint-chocolate rose from in his fiery
red backpack.

Joskin drops a delicate mint-chocolate rose.

Sothog bows.

Joskin removes a bright cobalt winter rose from in his fiery red
backpack.

Joskin drops a bright cobalt winter rose.

Joskin removes a crunchy white chocolate wafer from in his fiery
red backpack.

Joskin drops a crunchy white chocolate wafer.

Joskin gives his disk a flip that sends it spinning end over end, dumping everything inside onto the ground by his side.

Joskin recites:

"I have gathered these desserts from towns across Elanthia"

Daukhera squeakily exclaims, "I can't eat all these. Help, Friends!"

Joskin recites:

"They are yours"

Joskin recites:

"I will buy as many as you like if you agree to leave us and never return!"

Joskin sings:

"That is all, that is the show
Please know it is time to go
We just want to be left alone
So that we can continue to have our home!"

Joskin blushes a florid shade of dark red.

Joskin recites:

"Please, a round of applause for the choir and actors!"

Daukhera applauds.

Daukhera squeakily exclaims, "Quite lovely. I love history!"

Daukhera squeakily says, "Please, please, help eat the desserts."
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Daukhera takes a bite of her snowberry tart.
Daukhera takes a bite of her snowberry tart.
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{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
| <strong>Kilded's Icy Elegance Performance</strong>
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|''06/14/18 transcript recorded by Jastalyn.''


[White Haven, Ice Pond]

Sparkling off the drifts of snow, starlight refracts against the crystal tower standing tall in the nearby courtyard. A fine layer of ice traps delicate vines in their slow crawl up the bordering stone wall, creating a latticework of frozen patterns. Along the eastern edge of the stone wall, some crystalline ice sculptures can be spied amidst the foliage. Jutting out into an ice-covered pond is a wooden dock, a sign tied to one post reading "Swim at Your Own Risk!". You also see a jubilant luck spirit that is flying around, a tidal bobcat, the Tawariell disk, an erratic celestial spirit that is flying around, the Diablic disk, a majestic king cheetah that is sitting, a blue-eyed calico cat that is sitting, a vine-carved cherrywood cart with some stuff on it, a small fire, a glass door, an icy blue steel fishing chest and a rhimar-bound telescope.

Also here: Arbiter Jastalyn, Katiesa, Percy, Great Lord Jalodg, Liaison Tawariell, Master Neovik, Lord Diablic who is sitting, Selaesia, Conquerer of Reim Nodyre, Olgretien, Page of Honor Eilinora, Kilded

Obvious paths: east, out

You see Kilded Crastan the Roisterer.

He appears to be a Sylvankind.

He is tall. He appears to be very young. He has beautifully ice white-outlined twitching grey eyes and pasty white skin. He has long, straight white hair divided into several elegantly twisted sections and adorned with some delicate lacy frost opal snowflakes. He has an angular face, a pointed nose and a broad chest. He has a frosted arctic white gloss brushed onto his perfectly manicured fingernails.

He has a slender gold spike in his left nostril, a coiled black dragon tattoo on his neck, a tattooed symbol of V'Tull on his wrist, and a thin silver rod in the upper ridge of his right ear.

He is in good shape.

He is holding an icy blue wooden sword painted with 'A sword to protect your head! Vote Kilded!' in golden letters in his right hand.

He is wearing a back pendant of pearl-tipped crystalline snowflakes, a floor-length brilliant white polar bear fur greatcloak clasped with an icy blue diamond, a gold filigree snowflake hung from a pale silk ribbon, a silvery blue icicle-draped gown, a snowy polar bear fur handwarmer lined in smooth plum silk, a blood-hued black leather scabbard inlaid with selanthan bloodjewels, some thigh-high stockings of white silk netting, and some frosty white ice skates with silver blades.

Kilded seriously exclaims, "This .... is the dance of a warrior!"

Neovik ducks his head.

Neovik sits up.

Eilinora examines Kilded closely, sizing him up and taking note of all the details.

Kilded removes an ice white kohl stick from in his polar bear fur greatcloak.

Kilded opens the white kohl stick and skillfully draws a thin ice white line across his eyelids, accenting his eyelashes making them appear more sultry.

Kilded put an ice white kohl stick in his polar bear fur greatcloak.

Eilinora appears to be struggling to keep a straight face.

Kilded removes a frosted white glass bottle from in his polar bear fur greatcloak.

Eilinora applauds.

Tawariell gazes in amusement at Kilded.

Kilded dips the brush of his white glass bottle into the gloss within and precisely applies it to his fingernails with a sweeping finish.

Kilded put a frosted white glass bottle in his polar bear fur greatcloak.

Kilded nods once.

Selaesia grins.

Kilded quietly says, "A snow warrior."

Neovik laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.

You hear very soft footsteps.

In one blurring motion, Kilded snatches an icy blue wooden sword from his scabbard, brandishing it for all to see.

Percy turns to Kilded and cheers!

Kilded raises his blue wooden sword in triumph!

Kilded stares at his blue wooden sword.

Kilded grasps his sword with both hands and flips backwards, heels over head three times, but while attempting another flip, Kilded flails about in the air and lands awkwardly.

Kilded grasps his sword with both hands and flips backwards, heels over head four times, and lands gracefully on both feet, brandishing his sword with flair!

Speaking to Tawariell, Neovik says, "And I thought you were going to win this round."

>_menu #-10781675 3

Kilded skates gracefully around the pond.

Neovik snickers to himself.

>look #-10781675

Tawariell grins at Neovik.

Jalodg takes a drink from his lime-infused water.

Kilded skips lightly across the ice, flashing his blades, while executing an intricate series of steps.

Kilded leaps into the air and lands on one foot, gliding along the ice.

Speaking to Neovik, Tawariell says, "See? Told you."

(Kilded then faces the audience and begins the step clap, as he works his feet he claps and motions the audience to join in.)

You hear very soft footsteps.

Eilinora says, "Wow."

Kilded strides a few steps forward.

(Kilded claps once.)

Kilded strides a few steps forward.

(Kilded claps once.)

Kilded strides a few steps forward.

(Kilded claps once.)

Eilinora claps.

Percy applauds.

(Kilded stops suddenly, a serious look across his face.)

Eilinora claps.

Nodyre deeply says, "What a lovely gown he's wearing."

Kilded removes an icy snowflake-filled jar from in his polar bear fur greatcloak.

Percy applauds.

Speaking to herself, Katiesa murmurs, "In a gown, even."

Kilded waves an icy snowflake-filled jar around.

Eilinora claps.

Kilded waves an icy snowflake-filled jar around.

Percy applauds.

Nodyre nods at Katiesa.

Kilded put an icy snowflake-filled jar in his polar bear fur greatcloak.

The single-winged samara hanging from Katiesa's neck glows silvery blue.

The pudgy snowcat kitten licks his right paw, seemingly oblivious to the world around him.

Neovik laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.

Kilded shakes out his polar bear fur greatcloak, sending loose snowflakes and flecks of ice flying from its thick fur.

Kilded shakes out his polar bear fur greatcloak, sending loose snowflakes and flecks of ice flying from its thick fur.

Jalodg takes a drink from his lime-infused water.

Kilded throws his head back and howls!

Kilded skips lightly across the ice, flashing his blades, while executing an intricate series of steps.

There is some movement within Neovik's beard. A tiny armored frost dragon appears and starts hurling tiny bits of garbage out of Neovik's beard!

Kilded does an easy spin on two feet, turning around twice.

Kilded skates gracefully around the pond.

Eilinora smiles.

Eilinora applauds.

The light blue glow leaves Olgretien.

Nodyre applauds.

Kilded stands an icy blue wooden sword painted with 'A sword to protect your head! Vote Kilded!' in golden letters on his nose and begins to balance it skillfully.

[TownCrier]-GSIV:Newsby: "[CAPPED] Congratulations to Qiana for reaching level 100 this Monday evening! Her reward? Fireballs from the sky!"

Kilded stops balancing his blue wooden sword on his nose.

Kilded skates gracefully around the pond.

Jalodg carefully inspects his strength pin.

Kilded skips lightly across the ice, flashing his blades, while executing an intricate series of steps.

Kilded raises his fist defiantly.

Kilded raises his fist defiantly.

Percy turns to Kilded and cheers!

Kilded rubs the thick fur of his greatcloak vigorously, releasing a small flurry of snowflakes.

Kilded skips lightly across the ice, flashing his blades, while executing an intricate series of steps.

Eilinora applauds.

Kilded removes a perfect blood red-hafted maul inset with selanthan bloodjewels from in his leather scabbard.

Kilded gathers up an icy blue wooden sword and a perfect blood red maul in his hands. One by one, he tosses them in the air where they flip end over end until all of the weapons are airborne. Kilded catches each one as they fall and sends them back in the air, creating a dazzling aerobatic display.

A sloe-eyed nighthawk flexes its talons on Katiesa's shoulder, ruffling its feathers as it scans the area alertly.

Kilded stops juggling, carefully catching each weapon as it falls. Kilded returns the weapons to where he found them.

Kilded put an icy blue wooden sword painted with 'A sword to protect your head! Vote Kilded!' in golden letters in his leather scabbard.

Kilded put a perfect blood red-hafted maul inset with selanthan bloodjewels in his leather scabbard.

Kilded skates gracefully around the pond.

Kilded leaps into the air and lands on one foot, gliding along the ice.

Neovik grins.

Kilded does an easy spin on two feet, turning around twice.

Jalodg's jaw drops.

In one blurring motion, Kilded snatches an icy blue wooden sword from his scabbard, brandishing it for all to see.

Kilded winks at Olgretien.

Kilded swings his blue wooden sword just inches above Olgretien's vultite greathelm!

Deep blue motes swirl away from Olgretien and fade.

The deep blue glow leaves Olgretien.

Kilded cackles!

Kilded waves an icy blue wooden sword painted with 'A sword to protect your head! Vote Kilded!' in golden letters around.

Eilinora gasps.

(Kilded claps once.)

Kilded skates gracefully around the pond.

Eilinora glances at Olgretien.

(Kilded claps once.)

Katiesa takes a few graceful steps backward.

Kilded skates gracefully around the pond.

Eilinora claps.

Kilded skates gracefully around the pond.

Percy applauds.

Kilded skips lightly across the ice, flashing his blades, while executing an intricate series of steps.

Kilded does an easy spin on two feet, turning around twice.

Kilded does an easy spin on two feet, turning around twice.

Kilded does an easy spin on two feet, turning around twice.

Percy applauds.

Kilded tosses his blue wooden sword in the air, sending it into a spiraling blur. At the perfect moment, he snatches it competently by the handle.

[TheCave]-You: "gotta give credit for the gown"

Kilded skips lightly across the ice, flashing his blades, while executing an intricate series of steps.

Eilinora's jaw drops.

(Kilded spins in a perfect pirouette.)

Neovik folds his arms, grasping his shoulders.

Nodyre applauds.

Eilinora's jaw drops.

Kilded grasps his sword with both hands and flips backwards, heels over head four times, and lands gracefully on both feet, brandishing his sword with flair!

Eilinora applauds.

(Kilded scrapes his blade against the ice as he turns and pirouettes.)

Kilded grasps his sword with both hands and flips backwards, heels over head four times, and lands gracefully on both feet, brandishing his sword with flair!

Nodyre deeply exclaims, "Wow!"

Eilinora inclines her ear, listening intently.

Kilded spins his blue wooden sword over his head, leaps into the air and tucks his legs beneath him as he swings the sword where his legs were just an instant ago.

Kilded skates gracefully around the pond.

Kilded skips lightly across the ice, flashing his blades, while executing an intricate series of steps.

Kilded does an easy spin on two feet, turning around twice.

(Kilded indicates the Ice pond with a flourish. A faint design is etched onto the ice. As you stare, you realize it is an etching of a penguin!!!!)

Kilded slashes his sword through the air, his weapon becoming such a blur that you momentarily see the initials K.C. flash before your eyes.

Eilinora beams!

Eilinora applauds.

Kilded holds his arms out at the side as if he were flying over the ice!

Kilded does an easy spin on two feet, turning around twice.

Percy claps his hands rhythmically.

A low chirping sound comes from within a gem-studded vaalin cricket box.

Kilded grasps his sword with both hands and flips backwards, heels over head four times, and lands gracefully on both feet, brandishing his sword with flair!

Jalodg blinks.

Kilded places his blue wooden sword on his foot, then straightens. With a deft kick, he sends the sword into the air, causing it to arch nicely and land in his leather scabbard!

A tidal bobcat twitches her whiskers.

(Kilded bows deeply.)

* The soft susurrus of lazy ocean waves builds as Ktovashy appears by your side.

Eilinora lets out a cheer!

Percy turns to Kilded and cheers!

Eilinora applauds wildly!

Percy applauds Kilded.

Neovik applauds.

Jalodg gasps.

The calico cat gazes at Kilded.

Nodyre applauds Kilded.

Selaesia applauds Kilded.

Kilded stumbles and goes flying across the ice on his belly!

Jastalyn applauds.

You hear a flawless imitation of the hoot of a barred owl come from Jalodg!

>app

You hear a flawless imitation of the hoot of a great horned owl come from Jalodg!

You hear a flawless imitation of the hoot of a barn owl come from Jalodg!

Appraise what?

Katiesa nods appreciatively at Kilded.

A lone frog croaks raucously.

Jastalyn grins.

Speaking deeply to Kilded, Nodyre exclaims, "Amazing performance!"

Selaesia nods approvingly at Kilded.

(Kilded pants heavily.)

Diablic turns to Kilded and cheers!

Jalodg giggles at Kilded.

Kilded sits up.

Neovik applauds Kilded.

Jalodg glances at Kilded, teeth chattering and rubbing his hands together for warmth.

Nodyre removes a wide cloth banner from in his flowing twill cape.

Eilinora applauds.

>appl

You applaud.

Nodyre raises his cloth banner up in the air, proudly supporting his candidate of choice, Kilded.

Olgretien applauds Kilded.

Jastalyn grins.

Kilded snickers.

Nodyre raises his cloth banner up in the air, proudly supporting his candidate of choice, Kilded.

Percy exclaims, "Now do it with a runestaff!"

Tawariell applauds Kilded.

Nodyre raises his cloth banner up in the air, proudly supporting his candidate of choice, Kilded.

Kilded hoots.

Kilded hoots.

Nodyre put a wide cloth banner in his twill backpack.

Eilinora exclaims, "Thank you, Kilded!"

Percy blushes a glowing shade of red.



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Sabotage smiles.
Sabotage smiles.
Tawariell waves.
Tawariell waves.
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{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
| <strong>Sabotage's Just Desserts Performance</strong>
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|''06/12/18 transcript recorded by Dirvy Britbane.''

Speaking to Daukhera, Sabotage says, "Since dessert is the typically the last part of the meal, my present to you is an offer to end to the hostilities between you and this town."

Sabotage removes a piece of ivory parchment from in his black leather backpack.

Sabotage offers Daukhera a piece of ivory parchment.

Daukhera accepts Sabotage's ivory parchment.

Speaking to Daukhera, Sabotage exclaims, "Just think of the
large influx of friends you will get!"

Daukhera laughs at Sabotage!

Daukhera squeakily says, "Unlikely, but very funny."

Speaking to Daukhera, Sabotage says, "This offer can only be
signed by the Mayor and yourself. Should someone else win the
position I hope they will agree to the terms as I would. Though
I cannot guarentee it."

Daukhera recites squeakily:

"It says:
Peace Agreement of 5118
Queen Daukhera and the citizens of Icemule hereby agree to cease from any hostile acts inside the town of Icemule against one another or by agents of either party.
And it has two signature lines."

Daukhera squeakily says, "I'll, uh..."

Daukhera squeakily asks, "Take it into consideration?"

Daukhera swiftly rolls up the parchment.

Daukhera put a piece of ivory parchment in her rapture cloak.
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Speaking to Tawariell, Faulkil says, "Great fireworks! I was looking for free tarts but these are almost as good."
Speaking to Tawariell, Faulkil says, "Great fireworks! I was looking for free tarts but these are almost as good."
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{| role="presentation" class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
| <strong>Tawariell's Just Desserts Performance</strong>
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|''06/12/18 transcript recorded by Dirvy Britbane.''

Tawariell says, "Once upon a time, long ago before any of us, but perhaps just after the beginning of your imprisonment.."

Tawariell says, "Snow sprites filled the land that we now know
as Icemule. They were everywhere, a gift from Oleani herself,
born of winter roses. Everyone knows roses are Oleani s flower."

Tawariell says, "The sprites were special to the halflings cause
their Patroness had seen to it that they were creatures of joy
and magic, bringing warmth despite their chilly existence."

Tawariell smiles.

Tawariell glances up.

Tawariell chuckles.

Tawariell continues, "This tree attracted them in droves.
Perhaps because it is the most ancient. It is speculated that
long before it was a neighborhood it was once a central
gathering place though we ll never be sure. But because of this
gathering of the sprites this tree became sacred. Here the
Truefolk were free to leave offerings, to the sprites or to
Oleani. They came here to celebrate and merrymake, they came
here to mourn and to pray."

Tawariell rubs a hollow tree.

Tawariell says, "Things continued peacefully for the snow
sprites and the halflings for a time.."

Tawariell warningly says, "And then the Paradis came."

Daukhera squeakily says, "Oleani, what a wench."

Tawariell darkly says, "They marched westward to here, lost
warriors of a war long over, a war laden with shame so great
they could not return home to face their kin. So they came upon
the area we now know as Icemule and saw the forests, the other
halflings, happy and fat, and longed for these comforts
themselves."

Tawariell continues, "It was discussed, and it was decided. They
would turn this place into a town of commerce and gambling. A
home for future generations of Paradis to come. Nevermind the
Truefolk that lived there currently- they could submit or be
removed."

Tawariell continues, "So the Paradis began to work without
concern for the others, mostly dismissing them as inferior. They took food as they pleased, shelter as they pleased and began the
cutting down of trees to make way for the town they envisioned."

Tawariell casually observes her surroundings.

Tawariell asks, "The other halflings panicked, though what could
they do against such warriors?"

Tawariell continues, "They were not fighters, their arcane
skills were limited, why, it was rare they hurt a rolton! A
quick haste was made to the tree, glittering with all its
frosted might. Surely if they prayed, surely Oleani would hear."

Tawariell frets.

Tawariell fidgets.

Tawariell says, "Pleading, chanting, and singing carried on
through the long hours of the night, into the break of dawn. Yet
they were met with silence."

Tawariell sighs.

Tawariell says, "Few days passed, many trees had been felled,
much lumber and resources were ready to start."

Tawariell says, "What would be the finest gambling Hall, the
first building planned."

Tawariell continues, "The Paradis, for all their wandering the
forests, finally came upon the Sprite Tree, tucked away in the
depths of the foliage."

Daukhera squeakily asks, "Dead sprites?"

Tawariell leans against a hollow tree.

Tawariell wonderingly says, "It was one of the most beautiful
things they had beheld. The icy glaze of the wood gave it a blue
sheen. The prismatic sparkle of the icicles and frosty
latticework cast a rainbow glow. It must have been then their
folly was decided for they wanted that wood. It would be the
sturdiest, most perfect finish to their grand architecture."

Daukhera squeakily asks, "Necrotic sprites?"

Daukhera tentatively licks her rainbow-swirled lollipop.

Tawariell says, "Saw blades poised, the Paradis came down upon
the tree. Rigging and lashing themselves to it."

Tawariell says, "They lifted their tools of destruction and
started to cut. And as the teeth of the saw nibbled through the
first layers of wood a sudden stillness took hold and the
powerful, sorrowful wailing of a woman was heard."

Tawariell furrows her brow.

Tawariell inclines her ear, listening intently.

Tawariell casually observes her surroundings.

Tawariell quietly says, "Fear fell over the invaders and they
halted their construction, terrified by the ghostly echoings of
the heavens."

Tawariell loudly continues, "The weeping only seemed to grow
louder, and louder still! Until.. Silence fell once more. And
then the most horrifying sound of all, a low, ominous rumbling
in the distance, coming from the mountains."

Tawariell explains, "You see, it was Oleani who wept, wept for
her Truefolk and the forests, mourned the snow sprites and the
damage to the treasured tree. Her tears fell down, down, down to
the earth, freezing over from the wretched cold and rising into
mountainous glaciers, the very same you see before you today."

Tawariell ominously says, "The vast formations thundered and
quaked as they jutted upwards, causing a cacophonous tumbling of
volatile avalanches that washed down over the Paradis, sweeping
them away, undoing all they had done so far. Terrible misfortune befell the warriors, now lost amongst the icy white. Many were
buried deep, and others died of the cold."

Daukhera squeakily says, "Buried near my ruins, I bet."

Tawariell says, "And the tree itself, damaged and dishonored,
began to die."

Tawariell says, "The snow sprites soon after began to disappear."

Tawariell says, "And this, well this is all that remains of it all."

Daukhera squeakily says, "Thank the gods and the devil herself."

Tawariell taps a hollow tree.

Tawariell says, "More came westward, as you can tell, and that
is how we have Icemule as we know it today. But the first group
of Paradis did not fare so well. Lesson learned, do not disrupt
sacred places, do not anger the Arkati. You ll end up getting your just desserts."

Tawariell exclaims, "The end!"

Tawariell bows.
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"Tonight the judges discussed at various points that the candidates did not do much to incorporate the theme into their gift. Remember that for the next contest!"
"Tonight the judges discussed at various points that the candidates did not do much to incorporate the theme into their gift. Remember that for the next contest!"


OOC: Our next contest, "Icy Elegance," will be held at White Haven, Ice Pond on two days due to otherworldly scheduling conflicts. It is an ice skating contest! Players will have 5 minutes to use all the SOLO skating verbs available to them on an [[ice skating]] pond plus SMILE and ACT. Players are also encouraged to make it a routine by singing, reciting, yelling, or whatever else might fit! Members of White Haven, Northern Fury, and Fenog's Regulars will judge this competition based on costume (5 points), execution (5 points) and theme (5 points). The theme is important to address! If you're wearing a summery gown while competing in "Icy Elegance," well... you might get docked in the theme category! Contestants who go over the 5 minute time limit will lose 1 point. As before, first place earns 5 votes, second 3, third 1. Be sure to get a pair of ice skates!
===[Secret]===

* Competition day 1: Kilded and Neovik: Niiman, 14 Lumnea (Thursday, June 14) 10:30pm elven
* Competition day 2: Joskin and Tawariell: Restday, 17 Lumnea (Sunday, June 17) 2:00pm elven (Sabotage has declined to participate in this contest)

The results were:

1: Tawariell (14) (5 votes)

2: Joskin (11) (tie, 3 votes)

2: Kilded (11) (tie, 3 votes)

4: Neovik (6)

5: Sabotage (forfeited)

===Manic Mayor Mission===
Igerone recites:
Igerone recites:
"I know you're all wondering about the fourth contest as well... I'll drop a clue. It involves a bag and a thing and a person!"
"I know you're all wondering about the fourth contest as well... I'll drop a clue. It involves a bag and a thing and a person!"

Our LAST contest (whew, finally), "Manic Mayor Mission," will take place tomorrow night, Volnes 18 Lumnea, at 9:30 elven, and fortunately everyone's schedule will allow for them to be there at the same time. No advance prep can be done and no outside help can be sought; it's a race against time! We'll kick it off with a nearly empty sack, and candidates will quest for a person, uncover a thing or two, and make their way across Western Elanthia as quickly as they can! (What the heck?! Think something like a scavenger hunt with some major twists along the way!) More details will be explained as we prepare to begin. Come to TC to support the candidates. All election officials will be present tomorrow including Councillor Emeritus Igerone, Page of Honor Eilinora, and Coordinator Sylphon to take part.


==Voting==
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* The voting booths will be hauled into town and open from 15 - 20 Lumnea (Friday, June 15 - Wednesday, June 20)
* The voting booths will be hauled into town and open from 15 - 20 Lumnea (Friday, June 15 - Wednesday, June 20)


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Revision as of 10:24, 4 September 2018

In Ivastaen 5118, it was announced that Icemule Trace would have the opportunity to elect a player character as mayor.

A weary fur-clad giantess steps out of the censor's office in Clovertooth Hall and closes a petrified oak door firmly behind her. With a simple twirl of her finger, a wispy key materializes and inserts itself into the lock, securing the entry before dissolving. The giantess gives a heavy sigh, readjusts the cumbersome bag slung over her shoulder, and heads east and out to greet a crowd that has already gathered to meet the candidates for Mayor in Icemule Trace's Decision 5118.

After watching the presentations, fanfare, and colorful lights intermingling with the falling snow, she turns to make a few important announcements.

A fur-clad giantess says, "Greetings, everyone. I am Lady Befionn, the Magistrate of Citizenship. I manage the Censor's Office. I imagine many of you have seen me, though few of you ask how my day is going when you pop by to check the book."

A fur-clad giantess rolls her eyes slightly through her smile.

A fur-clad giantess says, "I am going to assist Councillor Emeritus Igerone and Page of Honor Eilinora with managing the election to ensure fairness and integrity. I will help keep the campaigning clean. I will also facilitate one of the contests."

A fur-clad giantess glances at the bag slung over her shoulder that is overflowing with parchments, and you notice a slight grimace.

A fur-clad giantess says, "Because of these extra tasks, I have closed the citizenship office until the night the new Mayor is announced, on 22 Lumnea. No new citizenship applications will be processed between now and then. I simply will not have time. Only those who are citizens as of this moment will be eligible to vote on 15 - 20 Lumnea."

A fur-clad giantess says, "I will now post everyone's formal declarations of candidacy on the official trees. Please take a moment to read them. Good luck to all."

Mysterious Mhoragian

Is someone trying to meddle with the Mayoral election?

On Lumnea 13, 5118 (June 13, 2018) a mysterious Mhoragian rumormonger made her way into Town Center. She sits there now spreading gossip to anyone who cares to listen. Word has it you can ASK her about ELECTION, CANDIDATES, any of the actual candidates by name, and a few other things if you've been keeping up with the Dawn of Daukhera storyline. Is there a hint of truth to what this woman claims to know about everyone? And why a Mhoragian halfling in particular, and especially now at this crucial moment in Icemulian history? Time will most certainly tell...

Candidates

Joskin

"Icemule is a great city with many wonderful, nice people. I want to continue Nihala's work to make it the nicest, most welcoming, friendliest city in Elanthia! Everyone should feel super welcome in Icemule Trace and be able to eat the land's finest tarts and pastries. ICICLE and White Haven are super important and helpful and I would want to work very closely and happily with them. Daukhera, on the other hand, is everything Icemule is not! She is mean, murdering, and controlling. We need to band together to stop her!"

Kilded

"As Mayor of the town I'd like to see our town grow and thrive by welcoming citizens from all walks of life be they elf, dwarf, giantman, of course halfling, or any other race and profession. Many of our citizens have great ideas - the citizenship tent is fantastic and the snowman field is a lot of fun. When elected I look forward to working with ICICLE and our citizens to focus our resources on ways to improve our town and draw in new citizens. This works to both make our fair town more enjoyable and also brings in new revenue for more improvements! The more passionate and interested citizens we have the better Icemule becomes! We've also had some new faces show up in our town recently -- namely the new Queen. While I haven't spent much time with her many of our citizens have grown fond of her. She was also very helpful in introducing our town to new potion-making skills and guiding us through some recent town troubles. I will be sure to keep an eye on her so we can grow our alliance. I look forward to speaking to all of you more and learning about your wishes and ideas for our town and speaking to you more about my stance on the issues! Vote Kilded! Icemule's Sexiest Warrior!"

Neovik the Guardian of Icemule Trace

"As the potential Mayor of Icemule Trace, the success and protection of the people of this town are my highest priority. One of many steps in making Icemule a safe place is to work on establishing a formalized alliance with our neighbors for mutual military support and aid to strengthen our bonds. We will establish an organized militia like the Landing Militia that will train and work closely with the current organizations that have protected Icemule daily. We must bolster our defenses and secure funding to build weaponry that will stop any invaders in their tracks and make them think twice about picking a fight with us. A safe Icemule will increase trade and lead to the overall success and development into a much stronger Icemule! Our people should no longer have to live in fear for their survival. It’s time things change!"

Sabotage

"I would like for the town to become a true gambler's paradise. I want card games, roulette, etc. I want spas and fine dining restaurants. I want this to be a freezing cold Albatross. I also think we should get that tome unlocked and give it to me. Other than that I'm sure some glaring weakness will present itself and we'll take care of the Queen in due time."

Liaison Tawariell Andrenae

"To the good citizens of Icemule Trace, Icemule is a small town with big potential. Our sleepy little nook amongst the mountains deserves some progress and that is why I am announcing my candidacy for Mayor. I am running to bring the creative and collaborative solutions that we need for Icemule. My priorities are to rebuild our defenses, improve the Town and businesses, come to a pragmatic resolution with Queen Daukhera, and work on relations between Icemule and Wehnimer’s. As an Officer of White Haven, I stand for Hope, Service and Wisdom. With the joint effort of the Great House, MHOs and citizens alike we can work together to prosper and thrive. My door will always be open to you. Vote Tawariell Andrenae and help bring warmth back to Icemule."

Competitions

Contest Results
Candidate Fists of Justice Just Desserts Icy Elegance Manic Mayor Mission Total
Joskin 0 5 3 3 11
Kilded 0 3 3 5 11
Neovik 5 0 0 0 5
Sabotage 1 0 - 0 1
Tawariell 3 3 5 1 12
  • The winner of each contest receives 5 extra votes toward the final tally, and the one who achieves second place receives 2 extra votes
  • If contests are judged, judges will be chosen by spinner from the crowd to ensure fairness
  • We will do our absolute best to ensure all candidates can compete simultaneously if possible, or to provide fair alternatives should scheduling conflicts arise
  • This portion of the month-long event will take place tentatively from 11 - 14 Lumnea (Monday, June 11 - Thursday, June 14)

Fists of Justice

On Lumnea 9, 5118 (June 9, 2018), Icemule mayoral candidates visited the famous Icehouse Tavern in Icemule Trace to test their brawling skills against each other.

As Icemulers love to do, they headed to the Icehouse Tavern for "Fists of Justice" to settle who is right and who is wrong. The competitors were eliminated in rounds after collapsing in a heap! Neovik was left standing at the end, claiming his victory and being named Icehouse Champion.

The results were:

1: Neovik (5 votes)

2: Tawariell (3 votes)

3: Sabotage (1 vote)

4: Joskin

5: Kilded

Just Desserts

The next contest is called "Just Desserts" and that could be a bit of a misnomer. This is game of creativity and strategy as it is a judged contest. The objective is to prepare a "gift" for Queen Daukhera that fits into the theme of "Just Desserts." The use of the terms "gift" and "Just Desserts" loosely. The candidates' "gifts" do not have to be a physical object; it could be an interpretive dance or a scavenger hunt or a quest for the Queen to complete. "Just Desserts" does not require that the candidates to bring food. They need to use their imagination and the various ways "Just Desserts" can be interpreted! They need to use what they know about her to lead her on if they need to!

Members of ICICLE will be asked to judge this contest. Candidates can earn a maximum of 15 points: 5 for originality, 5 for presentation, and 5 for relevance to the theme.

Candidates ARE allowed to ask their friends or campaign managers for help on this task. They ARE allowed to use other people for props if required. They ARE allowed to ACT your "gift" doing something like blowing up in the Queen's face... but they may not ACT that she dies.

It is rumored that the Queen will make multiple appearances this week. Her first appearance might be around 10pm elven on Tilamaires (10pm on Tuesday).

Dirvy, Laralana, and Enestrie of ICICLE served as guest judges for this competition.

The results were:

1: Joskin - with a combined vote of 13 (5 votes)

2: Tawariell - with a combined vote of 11 (3 votes)

3: Kilded - with a combined vote of 11 (1 vote)

4: Neovik - with a combined vote of 10

5: Sabotage - with a combined vote of 7

Icy Elegance

Igerone recites:

   "Candidates, if you're still around, I'll briefly explain the next contest and we will schedule it ASAP.  It is called Icy Elegance.  This time, you'll be judged by White Haven, Fenog's Regulars, and the Northern Fury.  You'll prepare an ice skating routine!"

Igerone recites:

   "You'll be judged on your costume, your execution, and again, THE THEME.  "Icy Elegance.""

Igerone recites:

   "Tonight the judges discussed at various points that the candidates did not do much to incorporate the theme into their gift.  Remember that for the next contest!"

OOC: Our next contest, "Icy Elegance," will be held at White Haven, Ice Pond on two days due to otherworldly scheduling conflicts. It is an ice skating contest! Players will have 5 minutes to use all the SOLO skating verbs available to them on an ice skating pond plus SMILE and ACT. Players are also encouraged to make it a routine by singing, reciting, yelling, or whatever else might fit! Members of White Haven, Northern Fury, and Fenog's Regulars will judge this competition based on costume (5 points), execution (5 points) and theme (5 points). The theme is important to address! If you're wearing a summery gown while competing in "Icy Elegance," well... you might get docked in the theme category! Contestants who go over the 5 minute time limit will lose 1 point. As before, first place earns 5 votes, second 3, third 1. Be sure to get a pair of ice skates!

  • Competition day 1: Kilded and Neovik: Niiman, 14 Lumnea (Thursday, June 14) 10:30pm elven
  • Competition day 2: Joskin and Tawariell: Restday, 17 Lumnea (Sunday, June 17) 2:00pm elven (Sabotage has declined to participate in this contest)

The results were:

1: Tawariell (14) (5 votes)

2: Joskin (11) (tie, 3 votes)

2: Kilded (11) (tie, 3 votes)

4: Neovik (6)

5: Sabotage (forfeited)

Manic Mayor Mission

Igerone recites:

   "I know you're all wondering about the fourth contest as well... I'll drop a clue.  It involves a bag and a thing and a person!"

Our LAST contest (whew, finally), "Manic Mayor Mission," will take place tomorrow night, Volnes 18 Lumnea, at 9:30 elven, and fortunately everyone's schedule will allow for them to be there at the same time. No advance prep can be done and no outside help can be sought; it's a race against time! We'll kick it off with a nearly empty sack, and candidates will quest for a person, uncover a thing or two, and make their way across Western Elanthia as quickly as they can! (What the heck?! Think something like a scavenger hunt with some major twists along the way!) More details will be explained as we prepare to begin. Come to TC to support the candidates. All election officials will be present tomorrow including Councillor Emeritus Igerone, Page of Honor Eilinora, and Coordinator Sylphon to take part.

Voting

  • Only IMT citizens can vote
  • The voting booths will be hauled into town and open from 15 - 20 Lumnea (Friday, June 15 - Wednesday, June 20)